Veterans & Service Members lose the battle to suicide per day.
[Erick’s Story]
Team Foster honors the spirit and sacrifice of Captain Erick Foster who was killed while engaging enemy forces in 2007 in Iraq. Erick pushed himself and those around him to be better. Erick is our inspiration.
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[Mission]
NO HERO LEFT BEHIND.
Team Foster fights for the unmet needs of injured and disabled Veterans by bringing together civilians, Veterans and highly trained service dogs.
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Ruff Ride PGH – 2023
In addition to these events we are expanding and partnering to offer more opportunities for a larger area to raise funds to support Veterans.
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newsletters will arrive monthly announcing upcoming events and sharing stories of our Vets, puppies in training and latest grants and honorees
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Pittsburgh! Has anyone spotted our Ruff Ride billboards and ads?! Snap a picture, tag us, and get a Team Foster t-shirt! Don’t forget to tag us when you get on the bike this weekend and get warmed up for Ruff Ride Pittsburgh next week!
#ThrowbackThursday: Are you ruff enough to ride for 24 hours? This week’s #throwbackthursday is brought to you by Ruff Ride Pittsburgh! Throwing it back to that epic 24-hour spin relay! Will we see you there?
You might have heard…Ruff Ride 2023 is heading indoors at the Petersen Events Center and we are in need of dedicated volunteers to assist at Ruff Ride PGH! Joining the Volunteer Army is an awesome way to get involved with Team Foster! Encourage a friend to volunteer with you! Link in stories!!
Pittsburgh Ruff Riders!! You are seeing it here first! Take a look at the 2023 Ruff Ride rider t-shirt. Every rider will receive their t-shirt when they check in at Petersen Events Center. Any riders that raise $500+ will also walk away with this Ruff Ride VIP keepsake!
What about VIP teams? Well…we have a custom Ruff Ride wooden coin board from @BlackAppleCreations for Ruff Ride teams that raise $5,000!
And that’s not all! We have many more awards like the Armed Forces Cup, Ruffest Rider, and most spirited team! If you haven’t started fundraising yet, now is the time. Every rider is encouraged to raise $200.
WOW! We’ve hit a fundraising record at the 10th Annual Foster 100 Classic, topping out just over $155,000. Congratulations to our top 5 fundraisers who walked about with these custom Team Foster challenge coin boards by @blackapplecreations! Did you earn a challenge coin this year? If you did, we want to see your coin display! #showusyourcoins #teamfoster #noheroleftbehind #charliemike #challengecoins #veterans #servicedogs
Who’s ready for the 3rd annual Ruff Ride 24 Hour Cycle in Pittsburgh?! Will you be there? Here’s a sneak peek 👀 from our friend, Anthony Brady at Pittsburgh Fly Over!
#ruffride #pittsburgh #pittsburghevents #pgh #pittsburghveterans
Congratulations and thank you to everyone who participated in the 10th Annual Foster 100 Classic! Your commitment to the Team Foster mission leaves us speechless. Together, we`re changing Veteran lives!
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Please do check your emails for the Foster 100 rider survey – we can`t wait to hear from you!
We are so incredibly grateful to Kyle Schwarber (@kschwarb12) and Schwarber’s Neighborhood Heroes (@schwarbersneighborhoodheroes) for unbelievable Block Party event this weekend.
Huge thanks to Kyle, Nick, JT, Bryson, Jake, Garrett, Aaron, Reuben, Scott, Kevin and their families that came out to support SNH, our military, and our first responders.
We will share another big announcement from Sunday’s event very soon!!!
Thank you for being such a critical piece of our community!
#weareteamfoster #noheroleftebehind
Team Foster is incredibly grateful to partner with Kyle Schwarber (@kschwarb12) and Schwarber’s Neighborhood Heroes (@schwarbersneighborhoodheroes). What better way to watch the game, hang with Kyle & the Phillies (@phillies) – plus Major (@majorleagueservice) and a fully ‘staffed’ Doggy Kissing Booth with our partners from Warrior Canine Connection (@warriorcanineconnection) and Susquehanna Service Dogs (@susquehannaservicedogs).
The drinks will be flowing and the Birds will be playing. See you there!
It’s finally here! The 10th Annual Foster 100 Classic! Be sure to follow along in our stories to hang with us for the next 100 miles. If you are riding, volunteering, or an supporter, be sure to tag us in your photo @WeAreTeamFoster! See you at the start!
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And then there was that one time when Team Foster’s Foster got a personal forecast courtesy of Monica Cryan (@monicaphl17) at PHL17 (@phl17). SO RAD! Thank you, Monica! It’s going to be a beautiful day.
Good luck to all of our cyclists tomorrow!
Tomorrow is the day! Swipe for your platoon arrival times. If you have any questions about which platoon you are in, please email us@TeamFoster.org
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Are your bags packed and ready to go? Check out our stories to get ready ready with Team Foster founder, Nick Liermann, as he packs his bags and shares his must haves for the Foster 100 Classic! #foster100classic #fosterweek #charliemike #nogeroleftbehind
The 10th Annual Foster 100 After Party kicks off on September 9th at 3:00PM. All after party guests should arrive no later than 2:30PM to get their cowbells in hand, ready their signs, and be on the tarmac to cheer on riders as the platoons roll in!
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This year’s challenge coin is a beauty and one you won’t want to miss out on so be sure to raise $400 by Friday 9/8! Top 5 fundraisers will also receive a Team Foster customized challenge board!
Swipe to view our current top 5 fundraisers for the 2023 Foster 100 Classic!
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Happy Foster 100 Week!! Check your inboxes, rules for Foster 100 Week were sent this morning, but they can also be found on the Team Foster Cycling Events Facebook Group page.
First things first, be sure to join the 2023 Team Foster Strava group linked in our stories!!
Secondly, be sure to read up on the Foster 100 Week rules and below are ways to win!
🚲First place for Men and Women in distance and elevation will receive complimentary registration to the 2024 Foster 100 and some Team Foster swag.
🚲 Second place for Men and Women in distance and elevation will receive complimentary bibs or shorts for their registration to the 2024 Foster 100 and some Team Foster swag.
🚲Third place for Men and Women in distance and elevation will receive some Team Foster swag.
Check out some of the Foster 100 jerseys over the years!! If you couldn’t pick up your Foster 100 kit or jersey, you will have the opportunity to pick it up at the start line and will need to arrive 15 minutes prior to your platoon’s scheduled arrival time. If you have any questions, please reach out to us@TeamFoster.org
#throwbackthursday to the 3am Bad Mofo challenge at Ruff Ride PGH with …. TF Founder and ED @nickliermann 🚲 Nick currently holds the title for Bad Mofo in PGH…. SO who’s coming for it this year?! Join us at 3 AM on October 1st @ The Petersen Events Center and let’s find the next Bad Mofo for 2023 💪🏻
Thank you to our sponsors! Tickets to the all-inclusive after party for the Foster 100 can still be purchased at the link in our bio!
Today, we remember.
It’s been 16 years since Captain Erick Foster was killed in action. Team Foster founder, Nick Liermann, shares what Erick meant and the legacy he left behind.
Captain Erick Foster was killed in action August 29, 2007. Never forget. In Erick’s honor, wear your favorite Team Foster gear and tag us so we can help spread his story.
Our thoughts are with Erick’s family, friends and everyone that was touched by him. Today is not easy, but you are not alone.
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